Michael Akasius Toppo Explained

Bishop Michael Akasius Toppo is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tezpur, Assam, India.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Early life and education

Toppo was born on 8 May 1955 in Gormara, Assam, India. He studied at St. Paul's minor seminary, Shillong, Christ King College Shillong and St. Albert's College Ranchi.^[5]

Priesthood

On 26 January 1986 Toppo was ordained a priest.

Episcopate

Toppo was appointed Bishop of Tezpur, India by Pope Benedict XVI on 3 December 2007 and consecrated by Pedro López Quintana on 2 March 2008.

See also

List of Catholic bishops of India

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bishop Michael Akasius Toppo [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. www.catholic-hierarchy.org. 2019-07-12.
2. Web site: Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal. www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. 2019-07-12.
3. Web site: Diocese of Tezpur, India. GCatholic. 2019-07-12.
4. Web site: ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Tezpur resigns, Successor appointed - Agenzia Fides. www.fides.org. 2019-07-12.
5. Web site: Don Bosco India -. donboscoindia.com. 2019-07-12.